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     Ruby L. Sheets was born on 8 August 1907 in Birta, Yell County, Arkansas.¹ As of 17 July 1927,her married name was Bagwell. She married Seaburn Redman Bagwell, son of Francis "Frank" Asbury Bagwell and Alice Rebecca Tidmore, on 17 July 1927 at Yell County, Arkansas.² Ruby L. Sheets died on 15 June 1993 in Van Buren, Arkansas, at age 85.¹ She was buried at Mt. George Cemetery, Mount George, Yell County, Arkansas.¹

     Harold Jackson Bagwell also went by the name of Jack Bagwell. He was born on 4 March 1943 in Arkansas.¹ He was the son of Seaburn Redman Bagwell and Ruby L. Sheets. His obituary was published 1 Jun 2011, Danville, Yell County, Arkansas.

Jack Bagwell

Harold J. "Jack" Bagwell, age 68, of Mt. George died Saturday, May 28 at the Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock.

He was born March 4, 1943 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas to the late Seaburn and Ruby Bagwell. He was a 1961 graduate of Ola High School and a 1979 graduate of Columbia College, Columbia, Missouri. He was retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant, having served over twenty one years of active duty. His service included two tours of duty in Vietnam. His service awards included two Bronze Stars, (Ist Oak Leaf Cluster), Army Commendation Medal. (2nd Oak Leaf Cluster), six Good Conduct Medals, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Army Service Ribbon, two Overseas Service Ribbons, three NCO Professional Development Ribbons , a Meritorious Service Medal and a National Defense Service Medal.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers. Bill Bagwell, Darrell Bagwell and Loyd Bagwell and his father-in- law, Edwin C. Ellerman.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Diane Ellerman Bagwell; nephews and nieces, Debbie Bagwell, Laurie Bagwell, Steve Bagwell, Bryan Bagwell; mother-in-law, Clara Ellerman; aunt, Jessie Mae Reece; cousins, Choate Reece, Shirley Gooch, Buddy Reece, Ink Reece and a host of other family and friends.

Services will be Wednesday, June 1, 1 PM at the Mt. George Church of Christ with Brother Chris George officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, 11:30 AM until 1 PM before the service. Full Military Honors will follow. Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home, Dardanelle.

(Yell County Record Newspaper, Danville, Arkansas, pub. Jun 1, 2011.) Harold Jackson Bagwell lived circa 1959 in Richmond, California.² He married Diane Ellerman circa 1968. Harold Jackson Bagwell died on 28 May 2001 in Arkansas Heart Hospital, Little Rock, Arkansas, at age 58.¹ He was buried at Bluff Springs Cemetery, Mount George, Yell County, Arkansas.¹

     Diane Ellerman married Harold Jackson Bagwell, son of Seaburn Redman Bagwell and Ruby L. Sheets, circa 1968.

     Billy Gene Bagwell also went by the name of Bill Bagwell. Billy Gene Bagwell also went by the name of Billy Bagwell.² He was born in 1930 in Centerville, Arkansas.^1,3 He was the son of Seaburn Redman Bagwell and Ruby L. Sheets.² Billy Gene Bagwell married Jeanne M. after 1946. Billy Gene Bagwell lived circa 1959 in San Diego, California.² He died in 1997 in Williamsburg, Virginia.^1,3 He was buried at Williamsburg Memorial Park, Williamsburg West, James City County, Virginia.³

     Ollie M. Bagwell was born on 26 July 1893 in Louisiana. She was the daughter of Michael Horace Bagwell and Lula G. Frazier. As of after 1915,her married name was Lisenbia. Ollie M. Bagwell married Henry Charles Lisenbia after 1915. Ollie M. Bagwell died on 12 January 1976 at age 82. She was buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.

     Lillie D Bagwell was born on 9 November 1896 in Louisiana. She was the daughter of Michael Horace Bagwell and Lula G. Frazier. As of circa 1948,her married name was Canerday. Lillie D Bagwell married Sam Canerday circa 1948. Lillie D Bagwell died on 26 January 1972 in Calvin, Winn Parish, Louisianna, at age 75. She was buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin, Winn Parish, Louisianna.

     Fannie Elma Bagwell was born on 13 February 1899 in Winn Parish, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Michael Horace Bagwell and Lula G. Frazier. As of after 1917,her married name was Carter. Fannie Elma Bagwell married Robert Braxton Carter after 1917. Fannie Elma Bagwell died on 21 April 1974 in Calvin, Winn Parish, Louisianna, at age 75. She was buried at Sanders Chapel Cemetery, Calvin, Winn Parish, Louisianna.

     Clarence W. Bagwell was born on 22 March 1902 in Louisiana. He was the son of Michael Horace Bagwell and Lula G. Frazier. Clarence W. Bagwell married Eva Verda Durbin before 1927. Clarence W. Bagwell died on 27 March 1981 in Goldonna, Natchitoches, Louisiana, at age 79. He was buried at Antioch Community Cemetery, Winn Parish, Louisiana.

     Brady Bagwell was born on 10 March 1907 in Louisiana. He was the son of Michael Horace Bagwell and Lula G. Frazier. Brady Bagwell married Ethel Mae Boyd after 1925. Brady Bagwell died on 23 April 1974 in Louisiana at age 67. He was buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, Calvin, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.

     Lloyd Bagwell is the son of Michael Horace Bagwell and Lula G. Frazier.

     Clyde C. Bagwell was born on 23 January 1913 in Liberty Hill, Bienville Parish, Louisiana. He was the son of Michael Horace Bagwell and Lula G. Frazier. Clyde C. Bagwell died on 3 May 1969 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 56.

     Eva Verda Durbin was born on 3 December 1908 in Winn, Louisiana. As of before 1927,her married name was Bagwell. She married Clarence W. Bagwell, son of Michael Horace Bagwell and Lula G. Frazier, before 1927. Eva Verda Durbin died on 6 January 1997 in Winn, Louisiana, at age 88. She was buried at Antioch Community Cemetery, Winn Parish, Louisiana.

     Buford Bagwell was born on 15 March 1927 in Winn, Louisiana. He was the son of Clarence W. Bagwell and Eva Verda Durbin. Buford Bagwell married Betty Ray Brown after 1940. Buford Bagwell died on 20 October 1992 in Winn Parish, Louisiana, at age 65 Buford M. Bagwell of Buna died October 20, 1992, in Winn Parish, LA.

Funeral services were held October 22, at Southern Funeral Home in Winfield. LA. Burial was at Antioch Cemetery in Winn Parish, Ward 10.

A native of Goldana, LA, he had lived in Buna since 1955. He was retired from Temple-Inland with 27 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Bettie Bagwell; son Bruce Bagwell, both of Buna; daughter, Teresa Riser of Freeport, LA; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild; his mother, Eva Bagwell of Winn Parish; brothers, -- Bagwell of Sulphur, LA, and Ray Bagwell of Goldana, LA; sister, Bettie Jean Haynes of Saline, LA; and a number of nieces and nephews.

From the obituary collection at Buna Public Library. He was buried at Antioch Community Cemetery, Winn Parish, Louisiana.

     Rayford L. Bagwell was born on 19 October 1928 in Brewton's Mill, Louisiana. He was the son of Clarence W. Bagwell and Eva Verda Durbin. Rayford L. Bagwell died on 6 January 2012 in Saline Lake, Bienville Paris, Louisiana, at age 83 Mr. Rayford L. Bagwell, age 83 of Winnfield, Louisiana passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012, at his residence on Saline Lake.

Born Friday, October 19, 1928 in Brewton's Mill, Louisiana, he was the son of the late Clarence W. Bagwell and the late Eva V. Durbin Bagwell. He was also preceded in death by his daughters-in-law, Karen Bagwell and Cindy Bagwell, and brother, Buford Bagwell.

Mr. Bagwell retired from Gulf States Utilities with 39 years of Service. He was a member of Antioch Community Church where he served as the Church Board President. Mr. Bagwell was a member of the Saline Lake Volunteer Fire Department. He lived on and loved Saline Lake, where he was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years, Mable Brewton Bagwell of Winnfield, LA, sons, Richard Bagwell and wife Gail of Winnfield, LA and Larry Bagwell of Winnfield, LA, brother, Melvin Bagwell, sister, Betty Bagwell Haynes; 5 grand children, Damon Bagwell of Sulphur, LA, Heather Bagwell Watson of Sulpher, LA, Heath Bagwell of Winnfield, LA, Amy McDonald of Sulphur, LA, and Melanie Fruge of Kathleen, GA; 9 great grand children, Allison, Bryce, and Kylie Watson; Jacob, Courtney, and Joel Fruge; Mason, Andi, and Avery McDonald..

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Antioch Community Church with the Rev. Hayward Hossler and Rev. Lamar Carpenter officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.

Damon Bagwell, Heath Bagwell, Steve Brewton, Jonathan Brewton, Ernest Kennedy, and Mark Abel will serve as pallbearers.

     Joseph Allen Bagwell was also known as Joe Allen Bagwell. He was born on 17 January 1887 in Baxter County, Arkansas.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ Joseph Allen Bagwell married Flora N. Pitchford on 27 December 1908 at Baxter County, Arkansas.^1,3 Joseph Allen Bagwell died on 9 April 1969 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 82.^1,2,3 He was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.^2,3

     William Roy Bagwell was born on 18 April 1889 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ William Roy Bagwell married Ora Ethel Smith on 8 March 1917 at Izard County, Arkansas.¹ William Roy Bagwell died on 28 January 1934 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at age 44 of suicide by Carbonic Acid.¹ He was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Ora Ethel Smith was born on 4 December 1894 in Melbourne, Izard County, Arkansas.¹ As of 8 March 1917,her married name was Bagwell. She married William Roy Bagwell, son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason, on 8 March 1917 at Izard County, Arkansas.¹ Ora Ethel Smith died on 8 August 1947 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 52. She died in a traffic (car) accident.¹ She was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Floyd Bagwell was born on 11 January 1891 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ Floyd Bagwell died on 16 August 1892 in Baxter County, Arkansas, at age 1.¹

     Jefferson Monroe Bagwell was born on 16 August 1894 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ Jefferson Monroe Bagwell died on 19 December 1906 in Baxter County, Arkansas, at age 12.¹

     James Wilburn Bagwell was also known as Jessie Wilburn Bagwell.¹ He was born on 5 December 1904 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ James Wilburn Bagwell died on 12 February 1983 in Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas, at age 78.¹ He was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Alonzo Luther Bagwell was born on 27 February 1907 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ He was the son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ Alonzo Luther Bagwell married Flossie Helen Jones on 21 October 1929 at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.¹ Alonzo Luther Bagwell died on 16 January 1994 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 86.¹ He was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Flossie Helen Jones was born on 12 April 1911 in Carroll County, Arkansas.¹ As of 21 October 1929,her married name was Bagwell. She married Alonzo Luther Bagwell, son of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason, on 21 October 1929 at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.¹ Flossie Helen Jones died on 22 October 2000 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 89.¹ She was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Lorena Bagwell was born on 27 February 1907 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ Lorena Bagwell died on 8 March 1907 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹

     Ethel Josephine Bagwell was born on 18 April 1903 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ As of 28 September 1924,her married name was Hughes.¹ Ethel Josephine Bagwell married Hope H. Hughes on 28 September 1924 at Tulsa, Oklahoma.¹ Ethel Josephine Bagwell died on 22 March 1984 in Denham Springs, Livingston Parish, Louisiana, at age 80.¹

     Johnnie Irene Bagwell was born on 7 July 1900 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ As of 23 May 1931,her married name was Smith.¹ Johnnie Irene Bagwell married James L. Roy Smith on 23 May 1931 at Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.¹ Johnnie Irene Bagwell died on 17 November 1986 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at age 86.¹ She was buried at Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Mary Esther Bagwell was born on 9 January 1899 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ As of 8 January 1914,her married name was Fletcher.¹ Mary Esther Bagwell married William R. Fletcher on 8 January 1914 at Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ Mary Esther Bagwell died on 2 April 1982 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, at age 83.¹

     Verda Ora Bagwell was born on 5 January 1897 in Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ She was the daughter of John Madison Bagwell and Mariah Josephine Mason.¹ As of 5 January 1914,her married name was Haney.¹ Verda Ora Bagwell married Segal Webster Haney on 5 January 1914 at Baxter County, Arkansas.¹ Verda Ora Bagwell died on 29 December 1986 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 89.¹

     Donald Cornell Bagwell was born on 7 January 1921 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of William Roy Bagwell and Ora Ethel Smith. Donald Cornell Bagwell married Artie Mae Lawson on 29 June 1940 at Waggoner, Oklahoma.¹ Donald Cornell Bagwell married Hazel Clara Clapsaddle on 1 December 1979 at Collinsville, Oklahoma.¹ Donald Cornell Bagwell died on 21 March 2009 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at age 88

Funeral Services for Donald C. Bagwell have been scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at First Baptist Church in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Rev. Hobe Ewing will officiate. Burial will follow at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Broken Arrow under the direction of Hayhurst Funeral Home.

Donald C. Bagwell was born January 7, 1921 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma the son of William Roy and Ethel Ora (Smith) Bagwell. Don walked into the presence of Jesus on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was 88 years of age.

Don was a 1939 graduate of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma High School. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II as a Seabee in the Pacific theater and the Philippines. He married the former Miss Artie Mae Lawson on June 29, 1940 in Wagoner, Oklahoma. They spent 38 wonderful years together and enjoyed the home that Don built for them before Artie Mae preceded him in death. Don was a carpenter for 30 years at American Airlines before retiring in 1981. After retirement, he enjoyed building a second home in Alamo, Texas becoming a Winter Texan. He enjoyed fishing, photography, and traveling. When asked what was his favorite trip, he replied Visiting Point Barrow, Alaska. He diligently served his Lord as a Baptist deacon for over 50 years and was a member of First Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. To those that knew him he will be remembered for the strength that was shown through his hands.
He is survived by,

Daughter,     Nancy and husband Dick Hayes, Broken Arrow, OK
Sister,     Floy Rhea Jones, Jenks, OK
Brother,     Burl D. and wife Peggy Bagwell, Myrtle Beach, SC
He was preceded in death by sister, Jewel Marie Ramsey.

Step Grandchildren, Rebecca and husband Luke Snider, Wichita, KS
Diane Ronne, Seattle, WA
Tre and Chris Ronne, Edmond, OK.
He was buried at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens, Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Hilda Delores Bagwell died on 9 October 1955 in Johnston County, North Carolina. She was born on 9 October 1955 in Johnston County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Norvelle Bryant Bagwell and Ada Marie Butler.

     Ada Marie Butler married Norvelle Bryant Bagwell, son of Urias Bryant Bagwell and Mavis Spence, after 1947.¹